Tuesday, March 29, 2011

A Hint of Greens Snack - 3.29.11

The calendar says it spring and the sun shining through my window makes it feel like summer, so why not a summer inspired salad for an afternoon snack?

This week I am trying to use up the food I have in my fridge and freezer before I get to the grocery store. I have noticed I can come up with some great meals, its all about pairing flavors and textures that you enjoy.

With that said I introduce you to one of the easiest meals you can make that has not one, but two Hints of Green!

Shrimp, Apple, Avocado Salad

- 1 Granny Smith Apple

- 1 Avocado

- 6 Large Shrimp

- Salt and Pepper to Season

Since I am using ingredients I have on hand I used frozen shrimp that I had in my freezer. I find it really helpful to have a bag of frozen shrimp on hand to add to any meal, salads, pasta dishes, you name it.

If you prefer not to use frozen shrimp fresh grilled shrimp go great as well, and if you have a few minutes and want to kick the dish up a notch go crazy and coat them in a little panko bread crumbs before you grill them.

Think of all of the things you can do with just the ingredients in your refrigerator and freezer...

About Me

Born and raised in Long Island, NY I have seen many women go through the ups and downs of weight loss and gain. I myself had tried many diets and extreme measures to stay in shape. After graduating from Indiana University with a BA from the Health Physical Education and Recreation School I found myself working behind a desk for 5 years.
I woke up one day and realized that I was turning back into the young girl with eating issues and it was time to take hold of my life. I left my desk job and enrolled at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
While in school I have been learning various dietary theories as well as using them in my own life. In the 9 months since leaving my job I am the happiest and healthiest I have been in years and never felt better.
Now it is time for me to begin to help others overcome fears they have with food and other sorted issues.
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